BY DREW COOK ALCOA — A year ago, Alcoa softball won its first state championship in program history. After an 11-0 victory over Johnson County in the Region 1-2A semifinals Monday night, they’re knocking on the door of the Spring … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Lady Tornadoes at McMinn Central Chargerettes – Class 2A State Sectionals (2023)
ENGLEWOOD — 5StarPreps swung through to capture some photos of the McMinn Central vs. Alcoa Class 2A state sectional girls basketball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023. We have more than 50 photos for you from the contest, courtesy of Charles Mays … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs (29-0) win 51st straight with rally; Alcoa boys win in OT at Bearden
BY DAVE LINK One season ends. Another one begins. The Bearden girls’ basketball team rolled into the postseason Monday night with a 61-50 victory over visiting Alcoa in the regular-season finale for both teams. Bearden (29-0), the state’s … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders at Alcoa Tornadoes – Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 (girls and boys basketball)
ALCOA — The Alcoa basketball teams played host to rival Gatlinburg-Pittman on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. See all the photos — about 85 combined — we have from BOTH GAMES thanks to Charles Mays Media. Should you be interested in purchasing a photo or … [Read more...]
GIRLS ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: Alcoa outlasts G-P, Farragut surges in second half, Halls sweeps Powell; also, check out more big-time performers
BY JESSE SMITHEY From big-time rivalry games to last-second finishes, here's all you need to know in area girls' basketball from Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Lady Tornadoes vs. Westview – March 10, 2022
MURFREESBORO - Below you'll find a photo gallery from the Alcoa Lady Tornadoes' Class 2A semifinal against Westview on Thursday, March 10, 2022. All photos were shot by Danny Parker. This gallery is presented FREE TO VIEW to you by Jeremy Cox … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Lady Tornadoes vs. Westmoreland – March 8, 2022
MURFREESBORO - Below you'll find a photo gallery from Alcoa's Class 2A quarterfinal against Westmoreland on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. All photos were shot by Danny Parker. This gallery is presented FREE TO VIEW to you by Jeremy Cox of Thrivent … [Read more...]
Alcoa Lady Tornadoes get over ‘big hump’ and earn Class AA state sectional berth
By DAVE LINK ALCOA – The Alcoa girls’ basketball team ended the Gatlinburg-Pittman jinx Monday night. Senior guard Kenzie Wilburn scored 18 points as the Lady Tornadoes posted a 69-60 victory over the Lady Highlanders in the Region 2-AA … [Read more...]
Grainger girls basketball keeps perfect start on track while Alcoa finally starts its season
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – The Grainger girls’ basketball team stayed on a roll Monday night, while Alcoa’s was just getting started. … [Read more...]